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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 28, 2022Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 7636

BRIGHT Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Dec 8, 2022)

Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-efficiency Technology Act or the BRIGHT Act

This bill expands requirements relating to the procurement and use of energy-efficient lighting in federal buildings.

Under current law, public buildings that are constructed or managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) must be equipped with energy-efficient light bulbs and fixtures. Under the bill, buildings must be equipped with the most life-cycle cost effective and energy-efficient lighting systems available, including with respect to sensors, fixture distribution, and other elements. The bill also specifically establishes requirements relating to the procurement of such lighting systems and modifies other requirements accordingly.

The bill also requires the GSA to provide information to federal, state, local, and tribal entities about procuring and using such lighting systems in furtherance of governmental efficiency.

What just happenedDec 8, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1](D-NV)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 8, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.

  2. Dec 8, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  3. Dec 8, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  4. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  5. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  6. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  7. Apr 29, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  8. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  9. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseDec 8, 20227

Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-efficiency Technology Act or the BRIGHT Act

This bill expands requirements relating to the procurement and use of energy-efficient lighting in federal buildings.

Under current law, public buildings that are constructed or managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) must be equipped with energy-efficient light bulbs and fixtures. Under the bill, buildings must be equipped with the most life-cycle cost effective and energy-efficient lighting systems available, including with respect to sensors, fixture distribution, and other elements. The bill also specifically establishes requirements relating to the procurement of such lighting systems and modifies other requirements accordingly.

The bill also requires the GSA to provide information to federal, state, local, and tribal entities about procuring and using such lighting systems in furtherance of governmental efficiency.

Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2022

Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-efficiency Technology Act or the BRIGHT Act

This bill expands requirements relating to the procurement and use of energy-efficient lighting in federal buildings.

Under current law, public buildings that are constructed or managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) must be equipped with energy-efficient light bulbs and fixtures. Under the bill, buildings must be equipped with the most life-cycle cost effective and energy-efficient lighting systems available, including with respect to sensors, fixture distribution, and other elements. The bill also specifically establishes requirements relating to the procurement of such lighting systems and modifies other requirements accordingly.

The bill also requires the GSA to provide information to federal, state, local, and tribal entities about procuring and using such lighting systems in furtherance of governmental efficiency.

BRIGHT Act — Informed